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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.30, 3,892.98 and 1,134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.30, 3,892.98 and 1,134.09 is: 1,701.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.30 : 3,892.98 = 1,134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.30/3,892.98 = 1,134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.30x = 3,892.98 × 1,134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.30x = 4,414,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,989.69/2,595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.15

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